Crook County
Tenderfoot TV investigates small-town American corruption and how it conceals and enables crime.
Podcasts Like Crook County
If you loved Crook County, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Organised Crime, Courtroom, Journalism shows.
Why listeners love Crook County
Crook County investigates institutional corruption in small-town America and how it enables crime to flourish unchallenged. Tenderfoot TV's production quality elevates the investigation. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Investigative; journalistic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-50 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Excellent for institutional corruption fans
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Crook County
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True crime fans who want firsthand courtroom reporting rather than secondhand summarising; listeners interested in how trials actually work rather than how they look on TV.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Once Upon a Crime
True crime fans who appreciate beautifully told stories over rapid-fire case summaries; listeners who want to encounter cases they haven't already heard about.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
CounterClock
Audiochuck's serialised investigative podcast working with law enforcement to bring cold cases to justice.
Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom
Jason Flom interviews the wrongfully convicted and their advocates to expose failures in the justice system.
Believed
Listeners who want to understand systemic institutional failure, survivor stories, and how Nassar's abuse was enabled so long; essential for anyone working in safeguarding or sports.
Bone Valley
True crime fans who care deeply about wrongful conviction, prosecutorial failure, and the fight to free innocent people; fans of In the Dark will find this essential.
Murdaugh Murders Podcast
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The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
Dr. Death
True crime fans interested in medical crime, institutional failure, and white-collar predators — compelling for anyone who has ever trusted a doctor blindly.
The Docket
Legal true crime podcast analysing high-profile cases with law professors and criminal attorneys.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook County (original) | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Court Junkie | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Once Upon a Crime | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| CounterClock | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom | Episodic | United States | 9/10 |
| Believed | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Bone Valley | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Crook County?
The best alternatives to Crook County are podcasts that share its Organised Crime, Courtroom, Journalism focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Crook County?
Crook County is known for its investigative; journalistic approach to Organised Crime and Courtroom. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Crook County?
Episodes of Crook County are typically 30-50 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Crook County?
Crook County is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Crook County to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.